Michigan International Speedway chosen for Tough Mudder event

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Dec 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM

By Dan CherryDaily Telegram Staff Writer

CAMBRIDGE TWP. — Michigan International Speedway officials said Wednesday the track has been chosen to be the state’s 2013 site for Tough Mudder, a 12-mile obstacle course designed by British military forces to test endurance and teamwork.

The event will take place June 29 and 30 at MIS, 12626 U.S. 12, according to a news release.

MIS President Roger Curtis said in a statement he is thrilled Tough Mudder organizers chose the race track for its Michigan event.

“We are always exploring ways to showcase our facility to the next generation of NASCAR fans, and this is another example,” Curtis said. “This event will be a great opportunity to show everyone who comes here how beautiful the area is, and create even more economic and tourism opportunities for local businesses.”

Tough Mudder events have helped raise more than $3 million for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that provides assistance services to service men and women wounded while serving, according to a news release.

In 2012, there were 35 Tough Mudder events with more than 460,000 participants across the country. The MIS event is scheduled to be one of 35 sites in the United States next year.